haphazard — lacking any obvious principle of organization; random
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking any obvious principle of organization; random
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhæpˌhæzərd/
Korean meaning: 체계나 계획이 없는, 무작위의, 마구잡이의
Korean pronunciation: 햅-해-저드 (강세: 햅)
Example Sentences
- My room cleaning method is quite haphazard - I just throw everything into random drawers.
- The company's haphazard hiring process resulted in some very interesting employees.
- She packed for her trip in a haphazard fashion, forgetting essential items.
haphazard
ADJECTIVE//ˈhæpˌhæzərd//
lacking any obvious principle of organization; random
Books scattered without any organization
Hap throws hazard signs randomly everywhere - totally haphazard!
The dastard bastard's plans are haphazard!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English and Old Norse origins, combining 'hap' (meaning luck or chance) with 'hazard' (a game of chance played with dice). The word emerged in the 14th century to describe something dependent on chance or fortune.
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📝Examples
“My room cleaning method is quite haphazard - I just throw everything into random drawers.”
“The company's haphazard hiring process resulted in some very interesting employees.”
“She packed for her trip in a haphazard fashion, forgetting essential items.”
“The haphazard distribution of resources led to inefficiency.”
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